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In addition to walking and running speeds, ascents and descents will also affect intensity, energy expenditure, and muscle fitness. For example, walking uphill slowly can burn as many calories as walking briskly on a flat terrain. Walking or running technique, carrying a backpack and the quality of the surface also have an effect on intensity. This is seen in the amount of expended calories.
Below typical calorie expenditures per hour (kcal/h) for a person weighing 75 kg. If you weigh less, fewer calories are expended; if more, a greater amount of calories are expended.
Slow Walking | Walking | Brisk walking | Running | Fast running |
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300 kcal | 400 kcal | 500 kcal | 700 kcal | 800 kcal |
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During Activity 15
